Archer (STU:8SW) 3-Year RORE % : -47.32% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:8SW Archer Ltd STU:8SW
56 GF Score
Price €2.04
GF Value €1.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Archer 3-Year RORE %?

Archer STU:8SW -2.16% 56 3-Year RORE % is -47.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8SW with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, Archer ranks worse than 78.39% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Archer's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -47.32%.

The industry rank for Archer's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:8SW's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
78.39% of 921 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs STU:8SW: -47.32

Archer  (STU:8SW) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


Archer 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Archer 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archer's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Archer 3-Year RORE % Chart

Archer Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -44.52 -108.23 27.07 67.47 -55.81

Archer Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -50.64 -21.33 -41.78 -55.81 -47.32

STU:8SW vs NE, RIG, VAL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Archer's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Archer 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archer's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archer's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Archer 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Archer's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.121--0.268 )/( -0.608-0.214 )
=0.389/-0.822
=-47.32 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -47.32 mean?
Archer (STU:8SW) has a 3-Year RORE % of -47.32 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Archer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #722 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Archer's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Archer's current 3-Year RORE % is -47.32. Based on the distribution chart, Archer ranks #722 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Archer has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer's 3-Year RORE % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #722 out of 921 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Archer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.22. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.22, based on 921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Archer and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer's current 3-Year RORE % is -47.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer (STU:8SW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.38, compared to a current price of €2.04 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -47.32. Archer's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archer (STU:8SW), the current 3-Year RORE % is -47.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Archer (STU:8SW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.04 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.38. GuruFocus considers Archer to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8SW:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -47.32
  • GF Value™: €1.38 vs. price of €2.04 (47.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Archer Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Sandnesveien 358, Sandnes, NOR, 4312
Archer Ltd is an international oilfield service company providing various oilfield products and services through its area organizations. Its services include platform drilling, land drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced drilling, modular rigs, engineering services, equipment rentals, wireline services, pressure control, pressure pumping, production monitoring, well imaging, and integrity management tools. The reporting segments of the company are Platform Operations, Well Services, Renewables, and Land Drilling. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform Operations segment. The Platform Operations segment includes Platform Drilling, Modular rig, and Engineering services.
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